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74% Critic Match
The Thin Red Line
“Every man fights his own war.”
7.4 / 10• 1998• 2h 51m•R• English
DramaHistoryWar
Storyline
The story of a group of men, an Army Rifle company called C-for-Charlie, who change, suffer, and ultimately make essential discoveries about themselves during the fierce World War II battle of Guadalcanal. It follows their journey, from the surprise of an unopposed landing, through the bloody and exhausting battles that follow, to the ultimate departure of those who survived.
Cast & Crew
Jim Caviezel
Pvt. Robert Witt
Lead
Nick Nolte
Lt. Col. Gordon Tall
Sean Penn
1st Sgt. Edward Welsh
Ben Chaplin
Pvt. Jack Bell
Elias Koteas
Capt. James Staros
John Cusack
Capt. John Gaff
Dash Mihok
Pfc. Don Doll
John C. Reilly
Sgt. Maynard Storm
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Terrence Malick's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Thin Red Line is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
